Forensic Imperial Concubine novel Chapter 686

The number of guards in the bridal procession had reduced to one hundred, but they continued to head for the Great Jade Kingdom. However, there was an emotional dark cloud smothering the entire procession. There had been over five hundred guards in the procession before they kicked off their odyssey from the imperial capital.

But now there were just one hundred guards left, and they also lost Lucas. The guards who escorted Lucas' coffin back to the imperial capital had in fact risked their lives. Odds were that they would bear the bane of the royal family's anger, and everyone was worried that they wouldn't be spared this time.

Lilian was extremely depressed. She guessed Francis would be the one responsible for Lucas' death, but she didn't want to believe that. She found it hard to accept that Francis, who was always so gentle and neat, would turn so vicious to kill his own brother.

Matthew didn't know how to comfort people. His only experience prior was in comforting his wife. Moreover, he was in no mood to soothe others. He was still enraged, knowing about the attempt on Harper's life right after he left the imperial capital. However, she was lucky to escape unhurt.

"Your Highness." Barry called as he looked at Matthew. Matthew immediately understood what he meant. He implied that they should deal with the real Lucas. However, Matthew continued to head forward. Then, the procession stopped at an inn to stay for the night. Lilian was engulfed in sadness, so she didn't notice anything unusual.

When Lucas woke up, he immediately touched his body to check if he was wounded. He was relieved to confirm that he was safe and sound. Then he turned over and sat up, only to see that Matthew was sitting at a table not far away from him. Seeing that he was awake, Matthew said in an indifferent tone, "Finally, you are awake."

Lucas was still in a state of shock as he responded, "Uncle Matthew, I cannot believe I am alive. What happened there was so terrible."

"If I had arrived there a little later, you would already be dead. Oh no, I forgot, you are dead now," Matthew replied with a tease. "For your information, the guards have already taken your coffin back to the imperial capital."

Lucas grinned, saying, "I'm actually curious to know how I looked when I was lying dead? Did I look pretty?"

Hearing that, Matthew narrowed his eyes, giving out a dangerous aura. Lucas immediately laughed and said, "It doesn't matter if I didn't look pretty. I was just joking. But will he believe that I'm dead?"

"Yes, he will," Matthew said as he poured a cup of tea for himself gracefully. "Now that he thinks you are dead, he will act soon. You're the only person who can threaten his claim to the throne. As soon as the news of your death reaches the imperial capital, he will begin his preparation for the ascension of the throne."

"He cannot ascend the throne," Lucas said slowly, after remaining silent for a while. "Because I have the imperial jade seal."